Lead - Dental Assistant

• Full-time with Smile Squad, coaching, and mentoring our BoH students and existing OHTs 
• Salary: Up to $$88,750 (DT55 Level 3) + 11% super + salary packaging 
• Leadership and mentoring role with the opportunity to travel around Victoria 
• Receive reimbursement for all travel associated costs, including meals and accommodation 

At Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) we know our team is key to delivering better oral health. Our team is open and collaborative with a focus on making a real difference to people’s lives. You’ll thrive in a team of like-minded people and sink your teeth into diverse, interesting work. Does this sound like a place you want to be? 

Come and Join our cohesive and supportive team dedicated to improving the oral health of public-school students. We're seeking an experienced Dental Assistantto join our dynamic team of Lead Regional OHTs and DAs, contributing significantly to the success of Smile Squad, our free school dental program. 

Reporting directly to the Directors of Agency Relationships, you'll play a pivotal role in leading and mentoring Smile Squad OHTs in the Melbourne Metropolitan region, alongside supervising Bachelor of Health Students during their placements. 

We're seeking a Dental Assistant with several years of experience, excited about shaping the skills of the next generation of OHTs. Whether you're currently in a private or public setting, looking for a fresh challenge, or contemplating a transition to part-time work, this opportunity is tailored for you. Joining our team grants you access to abundant professional development opportunities and personalised 1:1 support. The Director, our team of Oral Health Advisors, clinical leaders, and the broader school dental team will be here to ensure your success in this role. 

If this sounds like you, we would love to chat to you! 

Some duties to expect:

• Collaborate with Dental Agencies in your region to enhance the efficiency of their Oral Health Therapist teams
• Mentor and provide support to existing OHTs and OHT students as they deliver dental care to school students
• Identify and address knowledge gaps within the OHT workforce through targeted professional development initiatives
• Travel to various agencies during work hours, utilising the Smile Squad vehicle for transportation
• Maintain up-to-date clinical skills by occasionally participating in chairside duties
• Please click through to see our position description for further duties.

A bit about you:

• Victorian driver’s license and Working With Children Check 
• Clinically competent in evidence-based practice, specifically with kids 
• Experience in teaching, student supervision and mentoring – highly regarded 
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. 

Why work at DHSV? 

• Travel for work! With access to our Smile Squad vehicles, travel reimbursement with meals and accommodation included. Get out and experience Victoria! 
• We invest in our staff’s Professional Development – focusing on your skills in leadership and mentoring 
• Work on a high-profile government funded school dental project, with access to highly skilled clinical leaders at the Royal Dental Hospital and Dental Health Services Victoria 
• Work in well-equipped clinical environments​, in dynamic multidisciplinary teams 
• Opportunity to take on exciting clinical challenges​ 
• Work life balance (no weekends, no overtime)​ 
• Salary Packaging benefits and career development pathways with regular one on one catch-ups with the Director

To apply for this role, please click apply now, and follow the prompts. You can also email ***************@dhsv.org.au 

We will be reviewing applications as we receive them so please do not hesitate to get in touch. 

We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform and achieve better health outcomes and therefore encourage applications from workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are committed to increasing Indigenous employment and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. 

DHSV is committed to child safety and wellbeing and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where cultural safety for children is promoted and practiced. 

Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with policies published by the Department of Health and/or public health orders issued by the government. The government requires all healthcare workers (which includes all DHSV employees) to be vaccinated for COVID-19.